COURTNEY HODGES

(1887 - 1966) American Army officer who rose from private to general, commanded the First U.S. Army in northwest Europe first under Bradley, later succeeding him and displaying great leadership at the Bulge. War-date T.L.S. on "Headquarters First United States Army" letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Fort Jackson, July 14, 1945 to a young man: "...Attached you will find the First Army shoulder patch that you requested in your letter..." The shoulder patch is present, as is the original transmittal envelope. Fine.